Monday 30 December 2013

5 Weeks 5 Days

I'm glad that I do not have morning sickness yet.
Am watching hard on my diet, avoiding cold stuff at all cost!

Have deferred my grooming course as I need to take care of myself (and the little one inside me), and the fact that grooming is a physically straining job, I shall pick it back after. :) 

Have been sleeping a lot still, we are halfway to 6th week.
Will be going back to gynae on the 8th week! 

Am excited to hear baby's heartbeat by then.
Time is passing by so slowly...



Oh, and I can feel myself expanding already!
Not too sure if I have gained weight or it's just water retention, shall get the answers on our next check up!

Friday 27 December 2013

Rain A Maltese




This is a stinky Rain!
A Cute stinky Rain

He's adorable and I should say quite easy to handle, except for some ear cleaning which he detest. But all in all, everything is good.


I shaved his body down, leaving only his little head



And off he goes into the shower ..
So while waiting for the soak in, I took some photos of the kelian face..

HE LOOK SO CUTE RIGHT !!

Then after blow drying...

See!! He is CUTE I say!

He's already over 10 years of human age and yet he is still so lively and cheerful....... and a little barkish. But his barks are so soft no matter how fierce he tried to be.. (LOL~)

So, today I learn how to trim his face, a puppy face


That's all.
Today's a short lesson.

Wednesday 25 December 2013

Our lil' Christmas Pressie

Missed my period by One day.
4 small pimples popping out of nowhere
Hubby says it's due to period.

I know myself.
I have never had pimples on my Cheek.
And it's FOUR !!

 and I decided to take the pregnancy (self) test....



AND IT TURNS OUT POSITIVE!
I  thought my eyes were playing tricks on me!!

Immediately jump onto bed where hubby is playing his game, and ask him to read the box for result. He put down his game and gave me that "what happen?" look.

Showed him and he was in disbelief!

We were in state shocked for a few minutes before figuring out what's next!

So, I decided to seek help from Shirley & Jolyne, the experienced Mummies, and true enough, I really got some good info from them! 

I informed Yui right away coz I NEED SOME ONE TO TALK TO !!! Glad that I have good friends around me when in such times... (SMILES) I know they are all happy for us. We are so blessed. 

Alrights, I know, people will say it's not good to reveal the pregnancy during the first trimester. Superstitious or not, it depends on how you look at it. I think the reason behind this superstition is because the foetus is the weakest in the first three months, and people tend to get miscarriages during this period. Therefore, by not announcing, it saves the trouble of explaining to other people when it happens. Also, after announcing, there bound to be people 'telling' you what to do. It adds unnecessary stress to the new mom. And it affects the emotion/mood, causing hormones imbalance.

So of course, we decided to inform these people not because we want to haolian, but I know they are the people that truly cares. They will help me along the way. :)


According to Shirley, we should get a confirmation from the doc with regards to this pregnancy. Hubby was in shock state to believe that this test kit is accurate. (LOL) so we decided to source for a gynae. 

And Shir suggest we should get a nearby one, so that when the tummy gets bigger, it's easier to travel to and fro. Good suggestion. This is something we will overlook.

Hii Women's Clinic located at Khatib market. 


Nurse and doc were kind and soft spoken.
Did the scan and hubby finally accepted the truth!

We were so happy and started discussing how should we inform our parents!

Well, the best Christmas present we have received, and the best Christmas present for our parents. :)

Monday 23 December 2013

Christmas's Eve's Eve

Hubby needs to be in the office to settle some stuff.
I decided to tag along. :)


Our initial plan was to head down to Orchard after his work, for some shopping and dinner maybe. But because I was so tired, we headed home after lunch (Lunch below his office) ! LOL



Slept the whole day after that. 

Sunday 22 December 2013

Lover Boy


Puitee has been a good boy lately.
Lots'a kisses and hugs from him, and he listens to me with his huge ears. 

I've been playing with him more often lately.
Niki just sleeppppp and sleeeeeep... 

Saturday 21 December 2013

Old Patches

LESSON FIFTEEN

He is a senior Shihtzu with a tongue sticking out all day. Laoshi says it's a defects in most shihtzu, especially when they get old. 


He is a cute patch.
He has many patches.
Partially blinded, but you can feel his love when you care for him.

He dislike people touching his nails.
He dislike showers in his face.



I still groomed him, anyway.
Glad that he went back, clean.

On the next table was a little puppy, snoozing most of the time.
Cute lil girl. :)

Today learnt scissoring, trimming the ears, mouth area, eyes, and limbs. Oh, and round paws!

Thursday 19 December 2013

New Year, New Me

MY NEW BLACK. 

Re-bonded and dyed my hair black.
No more white hair!

And finally I have long fringe again!

Sunday 15 December 2013

Yuri the Cross Russell

Lesson Fourteen

She is a Jack Russell cross with some Terrier. She've got a cute face, long body, and rather short limbs. Roughly 4 years of age, hyper active with lots of energy!

Yuri.
She has wired hair but doesn't shed easily.
With minor skin problem, and a handful of ticks!


Here is her shave down


And shaving down her face and limbs


Here... Now she looks fat! Opps!
So after shaving the face, laoshi taught me how to hold a scissors the correct way.

It reminded me of my band days, when all of us just got our new instruments. We didn't have enough breath to hold a bar or two, neither we have the energy to keep playing for continuous 2 hours. I am filled with excitement, and will spend some time practicing my scissoring.

1000 vertical lines per day of practice.
This is laoshi's standard.

Wish me luck!

A Stroll In BMW

Sunday morning, and I didn't have much time for them as I gotta rush down for Grooming today. I know I need to bring them down for some fresh air, BUT I didn't want them to dirty themselves, so this came into my mind - 

STROLLER!!

 Good way to put this stroller into use. :)
And along with them, I brought my DSLR together!


They were so happy, even though they just stayed inside their stroller.

I think it's too early for Winter. 
He yawned about three times in total.

Came back, they jumped and played and went to bed.
I hope I have more time with them nowadays.

Saturday 14 December 2013

RODI's Shave Down

Lesson Thirteen.

Rodi the Medium Poodle (male)
He is a good boy today :)

(BEFORE)
I have successfully passed my exam the previous week for basic grooming, and today I'm learning new stuff - A Shave Down !!

Usually for dogs with skin problems, heavy matts, or as per request by customer.

(Half body shaven down)

And the face before shaving

And after (Poodle Face) with botak nose until neck.
If you notice, there is a V near the neck area.


Feet, laoshi taught me poodle feet today..
(This is before)

And after..

Now I can groom Niki and Winter by myself !

Friday 13 December 2013

R.A.B.B.I.T.S

People close to me knows me of a person whom is not very sociable.
I am not sociable not because I am nasty or unkind, but my belief for friendship means having a handful of close ones will do. I do not need, or want, many friends. 

People come and go.
How many you will actually spend your life with?

So I cut down on entertaining people whom I don't feel a click with.
Again, not because they are bad, just that my interest in things are rather minimal.

I have friends. I still have.
But I hardly have people of my age.
This two are the special ones... 
We were ex-colleague in fact, joined just a few months apart. Our trust in each other grew so quickly that we became inseparable. There are too many gossips at work and we are so young at that time to understand politics. 

So we stood by each other.
That makes a forever friend.

I love them.
And I hope they both stay well, Shir & Jol.











Thursday 12 December 2013

Two Weeks

..into my new job, and I'm still feeling so drained!
My guilt level rises, as I've been out of the house for longer hours, coming home late and went to bed earlier. 

I know the two rascal is missing me very much. They follow me around the house more than usual, and the moment I call for them, they come running and appear right in front of me.

And now, somebody will give me that look ~ 


I keep telling myself that it's okay. Once I graduated from the grooming school, I will have more time for them. :)



Wednesday 11 December 2013

$15 for 90mins Studio Photoshoot with 10 Edited Soft Copies at White Cottage

The Groupon Queen is here again!

This time for a studio shoot, and they allow dogs in.
So, Niki and Winter will be part of it too!

Confined area, should be easier to control the two little monster.
Looking forward to 29th December!


This will be our first year anniversary gift as Mr and Mrs.
How time flies!

Tuesday 10 December 2013

Work, Life, Balance

.... is one of the emphasis for this company.
So, we have flexible working hours such that staff can choose the most comfy period to work so that they can arrange family matters (ie: fetching their kids)

0800 - 1730 hrs
0830 - 1800 hrs
0900 - 1830 hrs

And if you need any special arrangement, discuss with your supervisor. And true enough, I have a colleague coming at 6.30am, knocking off at 4:00pm.

I decided to pick the same start work timing as my previous company, 8am. 
In the past I wake up at 6am, run out to catch the company bus at 7am.
Now I wake up at 5am, and catch the 6.30am bus at the interchange.

Knocking off at my previous company was at 4.30pm.
Here, at 5.30pm. 

I use to reach home at a comfortable 5.30pm, and now at 7pm.
 I use to get on bed at 10pm, now I started feeling tired at 8pm.

My life changed so much.
But I'm not complaining, just a comparison between two jobs.
I am stepping out of my comfort zone, so it's always tough at the beginning I know.

And now I have eye bags due to lacking of sleep.

Weekends became so precious.
But wait - I'm on Grooming course!

All my Saturdays are booked for grooming from 11am to 6pm. And Sundays, I alternate it. And to be frank, I am not feeling tired from the grooming. That's passion! It's the waking up at 5am part wearing me out. 

I'm really curious, how come there can be so much different in two jobs when one focuses on work life and balance but have equivalent or lesser benefits, than another company that just wanted to make more money?

But anyway, I'm still alive, don't worry. 
Hubby and I are working pretty hard to make sure we don't just make ends meet. 

Some happy stuff in my new job to look forward to, I've got a milk cup to become my pen holder.

Lastly something I always looked forward to; evenings !
Singapore can be a pretty place to live in, isn't it?

Monday 9 December 2013

Advancing Education

Everyone knows that I'm only an O level person.
Nothing to hide about.
(Please don't look down on people that do not have a higher education. Some didn't choose for it to happen!)

Yes so I have a choice now.
Ever since starting my new job, today is one of the many days I felt hopeful.
Why? Because HR finally went through the staff-need-to-know stuff and they have further advancement courses both full time and part time, and this company highly focus on employee's well being. Both mentally and physically, and educationally.

So I'm lucky.
Please let me have a peaceful 3 months (probation) and I will work hard. :)

Saturday 7 December 2013

Gucci's Exam

Lesson Twelve

Face_of_the_Day


Medium Poodle - Gucci is here for exam today.
MY exam, not his.
I really need to say that I'm lucky to have him for exam as he is a still dog. Meaning, he don't move that much and doesn't bite. Maybe just the ear cleaning part is a little tough, but he is okay. :)


I reach school with a tired face and immediately laoshi noticed it. And that's where her leniency kick in. She is aware and even commented "Wah, only started work 1 week and you so tired?" and she laughed at me :(

But it's okay, she is a fun loving individual that no one will reject making friends with her.

I tried very hard to focus, but the rabbit grooming beside me keeps shedding and it flew into my eyes. I had an infection throughout the whole day.

But luckily, laoshi knew that I had put in enough effort, and that today is a bad day for me that's why my standard dropped a little. She gave me a pass and told me to go back and rest. I am grateful to her.

I felt pretty guilty for not doing well as I usually do.
But it's ok, at least now I know I need to put in extra effort.

Sunday 1 December 2013

田馥甄 - 你就不要想起我

我都寂寞多久了還是沒好
感覺全世界都在竊竊嘲笑
我能有多驕傲 不堪一擊好不好
一碰到你我就被撂倒

吵醒沈睡冰山後從容脫逃

你總是有辦法輕易作到
一個遠遠的微笑 就掀起洶湧波濤
又聞到眼淚沸騰的味道

明明你也很愛我 沒理由愛不到結果

只要你敢不懦弱 憑什麼我們要錯過
夜長夢還多 你就不要想起我
到時候你就知道有多痛

當時那些快樂多難得美好

你真的有辦法捨得不要
才剛成真的美夢 轉眼就幻滅破掉
祝福你真的可以睡得好

明明你也最愛我 沒理由愛不到結果

只要你敢不懦弱 憑什麼我們要錯過
夜長夢很多 你就不要想起我
到時候最好別來要認錯
你就不要 想我到 瘋掉

明明你也還愛我 沒理由愛不到結果

只要你敢不懦弱 憑什麼我們要錯過
夜長夢會多 你就不要想起我
我等夜監聽你說多愛我